Dunelm Consort & Players

Dunelm Consort & Players Dunelm Consort & Players are a Durham University ensemble, specialising in early music

Founded in 2015, the Dunelm Consort and Players brings together some of the best singers and instrumentalists of Durham University. They present termly concerts of varied works with a particular focus on the Renaissance and the Baroque. Previous works have included Handel's Coronation Anthems, Bach's St John Passion and Actus Tragicus, Buxtehude’s Jesu Membra Nostri, and Zelenka’s Miserere perform

ed to acclaim in Durham Castle. President: Jess Norton Raybould
Manager of Consort: Piers Holden
Manager of Players: Molly Jervis
Treasurer: Nick Stoner
Publicity Officer: Becca Munden

Part of Music Durham, Durham University.

01/05/2026

Just under one week to go until our performance next Thursday, 7th May. Here’s a little preview of what the Consort and Players have been up to in rehearsals. Make sure to get tickets at the link in our bio!

We are delighted to announce that the narrator for our upcoming performance of the music from Purcell’s King Arthur is n...
19/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that the narrator for our upcoming performance of the music from Purcell’s King Arthur is none other than Durham Cathedral’s very own precentor, the Rev’d Canon Michael Hampel. A Durham alumnus and strong participator in its theatre scene during his time at the university, he will be outlining the non-musical sections of the work (written by John Dryden) to supplement our performance of Purcell’s music.

Following our announcement of the players in our performance of Purcell’s King Arthur next month, we are pleased to intr...
08/04/2026

Following our announcement of the players in our performance of Purcell’s King Arthur next month, we are pleased to introduce the consort! Tickets to see this wonderful bunch are available via the link in our bio…

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Dunelm Consort and Players’ performance of Purcell’s King Arthur, available via the link in ...
25/03/2026

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Dunelm Consort and Players’ performance of Purcell’s King Arthur, available via the link in our bio.

Whether a fellow enjoyer of early music, a passionate Arthurian enthusiast, or just someone in need of a break from revision - all are invited to join us on the 7th May for an evening of vibrant battle scenes, touching love songs, pastoral merrymaking, rowdy drinking choruses, and moving meditations on the beauty of Britain as the Saxons and the Britons battle for honour, glory, and the chance to secure a place in history. A semi-staged performance of the opera in the magnificent Great Hall of Durham Castle, it promises to deliver drama, top-quality music, and excellent fun. Don’t miss out!

🗓️ Thursday 7th May, 8:30pm
📍 The Great Hall of Durham Castle
🎟️ Via the Durham Student Music website (link in bio)

Dunelm Consort and Players presents: KING ARTHUR Wizards and nymphs, spirits and satyrs, soldiers and shepherds, gods an...
23/02/2026

Dunelm Consort and Players presents: KING ARTHUR

Wizards and nymphs, spirits and satyrs, soldiers and shepherds, gods and men - Purcell’s lively celebration of Arthurian legend and pagan folklore is among the first British operas and is an influential but under-appreciated part of the operatic canon.

From vibrant battle scenes to touching love songs, pastoral merrymaking and rowdy drinking choruses to moving meditations on the beauty of Britain, King Arthur really has it all.

Supernatural powers meddle in the earthly disputes between the Saxons and the Britons, who go to battle in patriotic pursuit of honour, glory, and the chance to cement their place in history.

Come (if you dare) and see this marvellous work performed in Durham Castle on the 7th May, conducted by Barney Howard.

Tickets on sale soon.

🗓️ Thursday 7th May, 8:30pm
📍 Castle Great Hall, University College

We are delighted to announce our latest project for the Epiphany term. This lively celebration of Arthurian legend and p...
05/01/2026

We are delighted to announce our latest project for the Epiphany term.

This lively celebration of Arthurian legend and pagan folklore is among the first British operas and is an influential but under-appreciated part of the early operatic canon.

Come (if you dare!) and see this marvellous work performed in Durham Castle on the 12th March, conducted by Barney Howard.

Audition information coming very soon!

We are delighted to announce our latest project for the Epiphany term. This lively celebration of Arthurian legend and p...
05/01/2026

We are delighted to announce our latest project for the Epiphany term.

This lively celebration of Arthurian legend and pagan folklore is among the first British operas and is an influential but under-appreciated part of the early operatic canon.

Come (if you dare) and see this marvellous work performed in Durham Castle on the 12th March, conducted by Barney Howard.

Audition information coming very soon!

We are excited to announce two new members joining the exec of Dunelm Consort and Players. Both Barney and Alan have bee...
04/01/2026

We are excited to announce two new members joining the exec of Dunelm Consort and Players. Both Barney and Alan have been heavily involved with the society so far this academic year, and it is fantastic to welcome them into their new official roles as we prepare to embark on our Epiphany term project.

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